Tyson Fury's much-anticipated rematch with Oleksandr Usyk has been rescheduled to December 21, according to Fury's manager Spencer Brown. Originally set for October, the bout was postponed to allow Fury more recovery time ...
Spencer Brown explained the situation surrounding the delay of the fight. He mentioned that both the physical recovery and family time were crucial for Fury after their first intense matchup earlier this month. Usyk won that historic fight by a split decision, claiming the title of undisputed heavyweight champion—a status last held by Lennox Lewis nearly 25 years ago.
The first encounter between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk ended in a closely contested match where Usyk emerged victorious. It was highlighted as one of boxing's most significant events in recent decades. Due to a clause in the original fight contract, a rematch was ensured regardless of the outcome.
Expectations for the upcoming December match are high. Spencer Brown commented on it as potentially being a major event, comparing it to legendary bouts like "Rumble in the Jumble" and "Thrilla in Manilla." He anticipates another sold-out event given their previous clash's success. Similarly, promoter Frank Warren praised their first fight during an interview with DAZN, calling it "the biggest fight of the 21st century" and noting that both fighters are eager for another showdown.
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